{"product_id":"power-from-the-sun-2nd-edition-9780865718296","title":"Power from the Sun  2nd Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy\u003c\/em\u003e, an easy guide to solar electricityeverything you need to power your home or small business. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for the individual or business layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for generating solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy. The book guides the reader through assessing your solar electricity site and determining the type of solar system needed for to generate solar electricity, providing you with a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower from the Sun, 2nd Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, discusses types of photovoltaic and photovoltaic solar energy systems, and includes comprehensive information on recent changes and improvements in PV modules, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, generators, and net metering policies. It offers an excellent overview of the many options available as a guide for generating solar electricity, allowing you to make the best choices for your individual situation during the design, installation, and operation of a solar energy system. This is the definitive layman's guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects, and just about anyone interested in generating solar electricity to lower energy bills and achieve greater independence through solar energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Chiras is as reliable as a Swiss watchonce again he's created a text that's as accessible as it is informative.Ann Edminster, author of \u003cem\u003eEnergy Free: Homes for a Small Planet \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiras makes it as easy as possible for you to affect your own transition away from fossil fuel dependence.Bruce King, PE Director, Ecological Building Network, and author of \u003cem\u003eThe New Carbon Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. An Introduction to Solar Electricity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Understanding Rated Power \u003cbr\u003e      An Overview of Solar Systems \u003cbr\u003e      World Solar Energy Resources \u003cbr\u003e      What the Critics Say \u003cbr\u003e      The Advantages of Solar Electric Systems \u003cbr\u003e      Purpose of this Book \u003cbr\u003e      Organization of this Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Understanding the Sun and Solar Energy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Understanding Solar Radiation \u003cbr\u003e      The Sun and the Earth: Understanding the Relationships \u003cbr\u003e      Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Understanding Solar Electricity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Brief History of PVs \u003cbr\u003e      What Is a PV Cell? \u003cbr\u003e      Types of PV \u003cbr\u003e      Rating PV Modules and Sizing PV Systems \u003cbr\u003e      Durability and Fire Resistance \u003cbr\u003e      Advancements in PV: What's on the Horizon? \u003cbr\u003e      Conclusion: Should You Wait for the Latest,  Greatest New Technology?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Solar Site Assessment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Assessing Electrical Demand \u003cbr\u003e      Conservation and Efficiency First! \u003cbr\u003e      Sizing a Solar Electric System \u003cbr\u003e      Does a Solar Electric System Make Economic Sense? \u003cbr\u003e      Putting It All Together\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e5. Solar Electric Systems: What Are Your Options? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Grid-connected PV Systems \u003cbr\u003e      Grid-connected  Systems with Battery Backup \u003cbr\u003e      Off-grid  (Stand-alone)  Systems \u003cbr\u003e      Hybrid Systems \u003cbr\u003e      Choosing a PV System\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Understanding Inverters \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Do You Need an Inverter? \u003cbr\u003e      How Does an Inverter Create AC Electricity? \u003cbr\u003e      Transformerless Inverters \u003cbr\u003e      Types of Inverters \u003cbr\u003e      Retrofitting a Grid-tied  System with Batteries \u003cbr\u003e      Buying an Inverter \u003cbr\u003e      Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Batteries, Charge Controllers, and Gen-sets  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Understanding Lead-acid  Batteries \u003cbr\u003e      Sealed Batteries \u003cbr\u003e      Wiring a Battery Bank \u003cbr\u003e      Lithium Ion Batteries \u003cbr\u003e      Sizing a Battery Bank \u003cbr\u003e      Battery Maintenance and Safety \u003cbr\u003e      Managing Charge to Ensure Longer Battery Life \u003cbr\u003e      Charge Controllers \u003cbr\u003e      Generators \u003cbr\u003e      Living with Batteries and Generators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Mounting a PV Array for Maximum Output \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      What Are Your Options? \u003cbr\u003e      Building-mounted  PV Arrays \u003cbr\u003e      Building-integrated  PVs \u003cbr\u003e    Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Final Considerations: Permits, Covenants, Utility  Interconnection, and Buying a System \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Permitting a PV System \u003cbr\u003e      Covenants and Neighborhood Concerns \u003cbr\u003e        Connecting to the Grid: Working with Your Local Utility \u003cbr\u003e      Insurance Requirements \u003cbr\u003e      Buying a PV System \u003cbr\u003e      Parting Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Summary of State Net Metering Policies \u003cbr\u003e  Resource Guide \u003cbr\u003e  Index \u003cbr\u003e  About the Author \u003cbr\u003eA Note About the Publisher \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528265179479,"sku":"9780865718296","price":23.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780865718296.jpg?v=1731870996","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/power-from-the-sun-2nd-edition-9780865718296","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}